Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years

Monty Don steps down from BBC’s Gardeners’ World after 23 years

Final series to be hosted by the ‘utterly unique’ presenter will continue to be broadcast until later this year Monty Don, the longest serving head gardener on the BBC’s Gardeners’ World programme, will step down at the end of the current series. After 23 years leading the show, which he has hosted from his own garden in Herefordshire since 2011, Don said it was “the right time for a change”. He will continue working…

8 Sept, 12:39

Monty Don to leave Gardeners' World after more than 20 years

The presenter said it had been "deeply rewarding" but added that "now is the right time for a change".

8 Sept, 11:43

Monty Don to leave Gardeners’ World after 23 years

The broadcaster, 71, who joined in 2003, will leave the programme at the end of the current series.

8 Sept, 10:51